since the election. finally, michelle obama unveiled the holiday decorations at the white house which featured 54 christmas trees, a gingerbread house and a statue of the first dog which looked real. >>> let's go to wall street where markets did see a boost. the dow opens at 12,985. that is after rising 106 points yesterday. the s&p 500 added 10. the nasdaq gained 23. in tokyo, neat okay was up 92 points and the hang seng gained 14. chain stores release november retail sales figures todayment a new survey shows most adults would postpone holiday shopping until january if they could save money. >>> and a different survey found that holiday parties are making a comeback with 83% of companies hosting an event this season. researchers have tested the foam in 100 couches and 40% contained banned toxic chemicals that can cause cancer. >>> a recall has been ordered of a trampoline for safety reasons. it involves sports power park side model trampolines sold at sports authority stores between april 2007 and may 2012. >>> the philadelphia water department has been a target of a multimillion do

republican governor. he says it's outdated and nominated congresswoman michele bachmann. >>> disciplining one of its editors after a story on president obama's trip to asia was altered. the word allegedly was added when referring to the present being born in hawaii. the newspaper calls it a poor attempt at humor never meant to be published. >>> finally, yesterday's turkey out look and the guru who accurately predicted his re-election. >> the winners of the white house turkey pardon were chosen through a highly competitive online vote. once again, nate silver completely nailed it. the guy's amazing. >> that is your morning dish of scrambled politics. >>> markets left on a high note before closing for the holiday. closed at 12,836 after gaining 48 points. the s&p was up three and the nasdaq added nine. nikkei shot up 144 points while the hang seng climbed 218. >>> hostess has made their last twinkies and loaves of wonder bread. the products dated back to the 1800s has received permission from a bankruptcy job to sell off its brand putting more than 18,000 workers on the un